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The Chicago City Council overwhelmingly passed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposal decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana possession.

Congressional negotiators appear to be locking down an 18-month transportation bill, just before current funding expires at the end of the week.

The loss of lower interest rates for federally subsidized student loans would increase borrowing costs by as much as $3,800 over a 10-year period, according to a report released by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

An unknown number of absentee ballots, plus returns from 33 of the district’s 506 precincts, remain to be counted before the vote is certified next month.

Said Espaillat: “I am incredibly proud of our campaign. Our message of bringing bold, new ideas to change Congress connected with voters, as demonstrated by our strong show of support and the voting results that continue to come in.” (No link).